Why higher ketones does not react with $N a H S O_{4}$ ?

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The higher ketones do not react with $N a H S O_{4}$ due to steric factors as both $H S O_{4}^{-}$ and higher ketones such as benzophenone are bulky groups, thus there is steric hindrance which presents bisulphite addition.

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